Dr. Lai Zhaokang reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 16

Regarding pain from the thigh to the calf and foot? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to consult you about a situation I experienced. I have a history of type 2 diabetes. The night before last, after I finished my walking exercise and returned home, I...

Recovery from a skull fracture? Hello, I would like to consult a physician. An eight-year-old child experienced a severe head injury while playing, resulting in a skull fracture and underwent surgery for hemostasis (epidural hematoma). It has been three months post-surgery, and c...

Symptoms appearing two months after a car accident? Hello Dr. Lai: I was struck in the lower back and pelvis by a moving car while walking on December 14th of last year. At that time, I only felt soreness and immediately had an X-ray taken, which showed no abnormalities. However,...

After the surgery for hydrocephalus, there is confusion and a constant desire to go home? Hello Dr. Lai, My father suffered a head injury due to a work accident in late October last year, resulting in a skull fracture, intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and fronta...

Postoperative pain after lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery? Hello Dr. Lai, I have been experiencing numbness in both legs after standing for a long time or walking for about 5 minutes (without pain), followed by weakness and loss of control over my movements. After an MRI diagnosi...

Lumbar disc herniation at the L5-S1 level? I have been doing strength training for nearly a year. At the beginning of October, after playing basketball one night, I felt fine, but the next day I couldn't even sit; I could only lie down without symptoms. Initially, I thought ...

Sciatica has reflexes? Sciatica: After receiving acupuncture treatment for the left leg and lower back, I noticed bruising on the left breast a few days later. Is this normal?

Shoulder and neck pain radiating to the arm? I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain for several years. A few years ago, an X-ray showed that my cervical vertebrae at the C5 level are curved, along with degenerative arthritis. I was prescribed medication and advised to ta...

I would like to inquire about skull fractures? Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask you: Q1: In the case of a closed depressed skull fracture (located at the central top of the head), is it common for the affected area to always be accompanied by significan...

Which surgical method is more effective for hydrocephalus? Hello doctor, my mother has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus at the age of 69. After evaluations from two doctors, one suggested that spinal drainage carries minimal risk, while the other recommended brain drainage. When...

Amnesia due to a car accident? On December 2, 2017, I had a motorcycle accident and I can't clearly remember what happened at that time. The possible cause of the accident might be slipping due to the rain, which led to a fall. I realized I had an accident because there was ...

Epidural nerve adhesion release surgery Hello, doctor. Due to compression at the L4-L5-S1 vertebrae, I have been experiencing pain radiating to my calves and have undergone rehabilitation for 2-3 years. Recently, I had a nerve adhesion surgery that has alleviated the pain. I woul...

Numbness in the lower left back? Hello Dr. Lai: I have very little physical activity. Last week, after walking for 2 hours, I felt quite tired, and afterward, while sitting down, I experienced a tingling sensation in my lower left back that lasted for about 30 seconds before disa...

Severe palmar-plantar hyperhidrosis? Since entering high school, I often experience excessive sweating in my hands and feet, whether I'm using my phone, engaging in social activities, or riding a bike—the grips are always wet, which is very bothersome. My hands are always da...

Numbness and tingling in the left foot accompanied by a burning sensation on the dorsum of the foot? Dear Dr. Lai, I have an 82-year-old elder at home who has been experiencing numbness in the left leg (from behind the left knee to the sole of the foot) for about ten years. Addi...

Back pain Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing tightness in my neck and shoulders while sleeping, which has affected my sleep quality. Last week, I suddenly felt a significant pain in the area near my right scapula close to the spine. The pain intensifies whenever I l...

If you hit your head and are experiencing persistent dizziness afterward, it is advisable to go to the hospital for an evaluation? About half a month ago, I slipped and fell, causing my legs to slide outward like I was on ice skates, and I hit my head directly on the ground. At t...

Can the sympathetic nerves in the chest be reconnected? I underwent T4 sympathetic nerve resection for hyperhidrosis in June of this year, which has resulted in severe compensatory sweating and weakness in my hands and feet. After resting for three months, I returned to work, but...

I have a severe compensatory sweating issue? Doctor: I underwent T4 sympathetic nerve transection surgery in June of this year, and I am experiencing severe compensatory sweating postoperatively. Are there any medications or methods available to improve this compensatory sweating...

There is a painless bump on the back of the spine that is not causing any discomfort? There is a protrusion on my spine that is not painful and I am unaware of it because I was walking on the street when a colleague pointed it out. I would like to ask a doctor why there is this b...